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Candidate Debates

The Debate Program is a cornerstone of the CFB’s voter education efforts. It provides New Yorkers with an opportunity to compare candidates side-by-side as they discuss the important issues facing the city.

The first debate in the 2017 NYC Debate Program will be the Republican Mayoral Primary debate to be held on August 16, 2017. The final debate of the 2017 program will be the “Leading Contenders” General Election Mayoral Debate on November 1, 2017. Learn more about the 2017 NYC Debate Program here.

Individual debates may be sponsored by organizations that are not affiliated with any political party, candidate, or office holder, and have not endorsed any candidate in a pending citywide election. Past sponsors have included civic groups, academic institutions, and media organizations.